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Finding the Third Proportional to 278,496 and 588,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 278,496 and 588,740 is: 1,244,595.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,496 : 588,740 = 588,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,496/588,740 = 588,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,496x = 588,740 × 588,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,496x = 346,614,787,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,614,787,600/278,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,595.21

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